Math Curriculum

8th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will construct and solve multi-step linear equations to apply to real world contexts. Students will construct and solve systems of equations to apply to real world contexts. Students will construct  and compare multiple representations of functions.

Outcomes and Components:

M.8.4

  Students will analyze and graph proportional and nonproportional relationships and apply real world contexts.

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Standard(s)

    M.8.4.1   Graph a proportional and nonproportional relationship given an equation, table, and real world description. 8.EE.B.5
    M.8.4.2   Compare two proportional or nonproportional relationships represented in two different ways such as with a graph, equation, table, or verbal description. Include distance-time equation and distance-time graph. 8.EE.B.5
    M.8.4.3   Derive the equation for a proportional relationship using a graph as, y=mx and derive the equation for a non proportional relationship using a graph, as y=mx+ b.

8.EE.B.6

8.F.A.3

    M.8.4.4   Calculate the rate of change and initial value given a table, graph, equation, or real world description. 8.F.B.4
    M.8.4.5   Interpret the rate of change and initial value for a real world situation given a table, graph, equation, or verbal description to construct a function. 8.F.B.4

Academic Vocabulary: interpret, compare

Content Vocabulary: proportional relationship, non proportional relationship, slope intercept form, rate of change, initial value